Dundee Hills

2021 Spirithouse Chardonnay

Entirely from Knudsen Vineyard, Spirithouse Chardonnay displays the delicacy and refinement of the Dundee Hills. A cooler September, along with a few spotty rain showers highlights the bright, beautiful acidity and mineral tension. Citrus, white peach, and baking spices are framed around a creamy textured middle and long, persistent finish. Built for long term ageability, the wine was entirely barrel fermented and allowed to age gracefully on full lees for 18 months in French oak, of which 20% were new.

Bottles of Argyle Spirithouse wine on a wooden counter in the Tasting House

92 Points: Outstanding

“A wine of superior character and style... Polished and generous, showing refined flavors of apple and pear laced with cinnamon and spice notes before finishing on a refreshing note. Drink now.”

Wine Spectator, Tim Fish, April 2024

Vintage Notes

All signs of the start to the 2021 vintage pointed to a classic spring season. Bud break took place end of April followed by a dry spring.  Bloom in June arrived with a rain shower that reduced overall yield potential but allowed for the perfect amount of fruit to ripen on the vines for high quality wine production. Summer remained dry and sunny with plenty of heat to keep the fruit developing. While a heat dome in late June posed a challenge for many in the valley, we experienced no damage from this weather event. These summer events lead to a rather early harvest, which successfully wrapped up the first week of October.

Wine Facts

Harvested: September 4-10, 2021

Brix at Harvest: 21.5

Alcohol Percentage: 13

Composition: 100% Chardonnay

Production: 550

Appellation: Dundee Hills

Varietal: Chardonnay

Region: Oregon

Type: White

Vintage: 2021

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